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‘Highlanders’ host Poway delegation
IT’S NOW PALOMAR HEALTH
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BY STEVE DREYER While the Marines assigned to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion are well known and respected for their fighting ability, they can also be friendly and accommodating. Thirty Poway community representatives discovered that side of the battalion on Monday when they were hosted aboard Camp Pendleton for a full day of activities where participants learned a little about the Marines, their mission and the equipment they use. Battalion representatives extended their “Poway Day” invitation during an appearance at the Feb. 7 City Council meeting. The invite came one year after Poway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7907 hosted a welcome home barbecue for dozens of unit members who had returned from their tour in Afghanistan. The 1,180-member 1st LAR Battalion has more than 700 Marines (the exact number is classified) serving in the Helmand province in southeastern portion of Af-
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BY ELIZABETH MARIE HIMCHAK Palomar Pomerado Health has been renamed Palomar Health, a move to precede the opening of the public health district’s new hospital in Escondido this summer. The renaming was announced Tuesday, but decided by its board of directors last month. On Monday they chose the new logo’s colors. “This was the best time to do it,” said Ted Kleiter, SEE NAME, Page 16
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Sports field to reopen in June BY STEVE DREYER
MAN OF THE HOUR — Mac Pitts, crowned “Mr. Titan” Friday night, is hoisted by Richard Durr and his fellow contestants. The inaugural contest gave senior class boys an opportunity to demonstrate their talent and school spirit. Pitts won a free tux rental and senior prom ticket. Photo by Beverley Brooks
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